$3,850
H 20 in W 36 in D 14 in
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63
Brass
$6,200
H 72 in Dm 48 in
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Broadhurst Clarkson & Co." Telescope on Stand, Circa 1910-1920. 72" High as shown
Brass
$1,621 / set
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 9.06 in
Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
dust cups Rear draw engraved ‘Nelson – 20x’ by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, London Smooth draw action with
Brass
$1,761
H 10.63 in Dm 1.58 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for bird watching, landscape
Brass
$4,469
H 0.4 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Perfect for bird watching
Brass
$1,201
H 31.5 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Located in Central England, GB
is fully signed by the high quality optics maker, Broadhurst and Clarkson Ltd and also bears the
Brass
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H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 45.08 in
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson
Brass
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H 6.11 in W 44.3 in D 7.68 in
Antique Field Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Starboy, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
' tripod mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw, Pocket Refractor, Broadhurst Clarkson, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
terrestrial or astronomical use by renowned manufacturer Broadhurst Clarkson and dating to the early 20th
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Antique Telescope, Broadhurst Clarkson Signalling MK VI on Signal Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
optically, this three draw Broadhurst Clarkson scope carries the military arrow stamp and is engraved ' TEL
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H 62 in W 46 in L 62 in
Vintage Brass Telescope on Mahogany Stand by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. London
Located in Wilton, CT
early English telescope design, this piece by none other than Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. The company
Metal, Brass
English Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1915 - Signed
Located in Bath, GB
maker on the base " Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co. 63 Farringdon Road, London E.C." Item: 44567 FREE
Brass
Antique Nautical Telescope, Brass and Leather, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with splayed leather-covered handle signed Broadhurst Clarkson & C. 83 Farringdon
Brass
Leather Covered Hand Held Telescope, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
renowned makers Broadhurst and Clarkson, circa 1930. Comes with original leather lens covers. Dimensions
Brass, Nickel
Tripod Mounted Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
A WWI era tripod mounted telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co. circa 1915 3 ½ " objective lens
Brass
Vintage Brass Broadhurst Clarkson Field Telescope
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
with all stitching intact. Engraved on the first draw is ‘BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO.LTD., 63
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H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 45.08 in
Vintage Telescope, Tripod, Broadhurst Clarkson, London, Starboy, Astronomical
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, vintage telescope on a tripod and supplied with a case, by Broadhurst, Clarkson
Brass
Brass & Leather Telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co London 1942
Located in London, GB
A great quality brass and leather bound telescope by makers Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, London
Brass
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H 11.42 in Dm 2.37 in
Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for bird watching, landscape
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope by Broadhurst and Clarkson
Located in Dublin, IE
patinated adjustable mahogany and brass tripod base. Stamped 'Broadhurst Clarkson & Co., Everything Optical
Brass
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H 66.93 in W 50.79 in D 8.67 in
Antique Telescope on Tripod, Original Case, Refractor, circa 1920-40
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
or astronomical use, a 'Starboy' by Broadhurst Clarkson and Co. Ltd, 63 Farringdon Road, London and
WWI Era Tripod Mounted "Century" Telescope by Watson & Sons of London
Located in London, GB
. Instrument number: 1752 3 inch Watson-Conrady objective lens. Eyepiece by Broadhurst & Clarkson
Brass
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H 18.51 in Dm 3.55 in
Early 20th Century Trio of Large Brass Adjustable Table Top Condensing Lenses
Located in Lowestoft, GB
was sold to Robert Mills who, in turn, sold on to Alexander Clarkson in 1873. Broadhurst became a
Brass
Broadhurst Clarkson Telescope with the Original Mahogany Tripod
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early twentieth centruy telescope with its original mahogany tripod. Broadhurst Clarkson was the
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescope
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century telescope in polished brass by Broadhurst Clarkson London England acquired from a Palm
Brass
Floor Standing Telescope
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
brass Gentlemans telescope on its original hardwood tripod base. Makers mark " Broadhurst
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$228,108Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Solid Brass Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Brass
$1,461 / set
H 7 in W 3.1 in D 2.8 in
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends. Given the fact that owls are the international symbol for wisdom and learning, these are the perfect sculptures...
Alabaster
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
Aluminum
C1930 Vintage & Unusual Form Upright Bass Benedikt Lang Germany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular upright bass 4 string by Benedikt Lang c1930. Was told its an unusual form, and from my experience i believe that to be very true. Seems as tho its in fairly good conditi...
Fruitwood, Maple
$20,320Sale Price|30% Off
H 9.45 in W 12.01 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Japanese Ex-navy 20 x 120 binoculars. A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable wooden tripod. The WWII marine binoculars with 3º incli...
Aluminum
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
$1,917 / item
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in D 7.09 in
German Reflecting Telescope in Limited Edition from the Deutsches Museum in 1978
Located in Sofia, BG
Gregory brass spyglass - Deutsches Museum 1978/79 limited edition. This reflecting foldable telescope is being published in a worldwide limited edition of up to 1,500 numbered copie...
Brass
$43,847
H 59.85 in W 33.08 in D 24.81 in
Wurlitzer Juke Box, Original Model Re-Edited in 2021 with Compact Disc Player
Located in Paris, FR
Wurlitzer juke box, genuine original 1948 model. From 2025 Re-Edition, Audio Equipment for 50 Lazers Discs (CD).
Aluminum
Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel. Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate. Geared focal tube with two ...
Brass
Refracting Mahogany Telescope Signed Watkins, Charing Cross
Located in Norwich, GB
Refracting mahogany telescope signed ‘Watkins, Charing Cross’, C.1810 The telescope retains it's original mahogany carrying case. Jeremiah Watkins is listed in Barometer makers...
Mahogany
A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
By A. Bardou
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis Albert Bardou; 1841 - 1893) The telescope mounted on a brass and cast iron tripod ...
Brass, Iron
French Regence Oak Paneled Room
Located in Queens, NY
Thirty-two French Régence style (19th Century) oak paneled room with trophy carving. Approximately 50 running feet. Individual panel measurements: 29.5" W x 1" D x 120" H 18.5" W x ...
Oak
$1,822
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820. Perfect for bird watching, l...
Brass
Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.